The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is just 0.5 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
1816
1975
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
2636
4263
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4263 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1281 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.5 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.39 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
54 mpg
city
35 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L